The Star vs KinElo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Star
This app allows users to manage their experiences at thrilling resorts in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. Book restaurants, spa treatments, and hotel benefits, discover promotions, and track member offers and draws.
- Book restaurants, spa treatments, hotel benefits
- Discover promotions and events
- Access personalized member offers
- Track promotional draws in real-time
- View Member dashboard with Tier Points and balances
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Get in on the action with The new Star App. The new Star App has everything you need to make the most of Australia’s most thrilling resorts in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. Now you can book a restaurant, spa treatment, or your Member exclusive hotel benefits directly from your phone; discover the latest promotions, events and personalised Member only offers; plus keep track of all your latest promotional draws in real-time. What’s more, Members of The Star Club can now access their Member dashboard from the home screen, making it easier than ever to keep track of Tier Points, balances, and Membership benefits. It’s all waiting for you in The Star App. So, are you in?
KinElo
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Discover Your Movie Taste KinElo helps you find your favourite movies through simple, fun choices. Pick between two movies at a time, and watch as your unique taste profile takes shape. How It Works Choose your favorite between two movies Your Elo rating grows more accurate with each decision Get personalized recommendations tailored to your taste Follow your friends Connect & Compare Check your compatibility with friends and other movie lovers See what your friends are watching in your feed Discover where your taste aligns and differs Share your top-rated films Smart Recommendations Genre compatibility shows which types of films resonate with you Predicted ratings help you find movies you'll love Explore films matched to your unique preferences Features - Engaging rating system built on simple choices - Beautiful movie browsing experience - Complete rating history - Social feed to follow friends - Bookmark movies for later - Global and personalized rankings Find your next favorite movie.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KinElo at fortnightly against The Star's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Star ships an update monthly, KinElo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Star | KinElo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Star Entertainment Group Ltd | AKHNAI PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
The Star
No in-app purchases
KinElo
No in-app purchases









